Clovis I - Wikipedia
WEBClovis (Latin: Chlodovechus; reconstructed Frankish: *Hlodowig; c. 466 – 27 November 511) was the first king of the Franks to unite all of the Frankish tribes under one ruler, changing the form of leadership from a group of petty kings to rule by a single king and ensuring that the kingship was passed down to his heirs.
Clovis I | Biography, Significance, & Facts | Britannica
WEBApr 3, 2024 · Clovis I, king of the Franks and ruler of much of Gaul from 481 to 511, a key period during the transformation of the Roman Empire into Europe. His dynasty, the Merovingian, survived more than 200 years. While he was not the first Frankish king, he was the kingdom’s political and religious founder.
Clovis I - World History Encyclopedia
WEBNov 10, 2014 · Pethrus (Public Domain) Clovis I (or Chlodovech, 466-511/513 CE), king of the Franks, is considered the founding father of the Merovingian Dynasty, which would continue for over 200 years. Clovis became king at the age of 15, and by the time of his death 30 years later, he had become the first king to rule over all the Frankish tribes, a …
Clovis I: King of the Franks, Founding Father of France
WEBFeb 9, 2024 · In today’s Biographics, we will chart the rise to the top of one of these alleged “thugs,” and how through a series of alleged “miracles,” he created the first incarnation of a State that would dominate European politics for centuries. This is the story of Clovis I, King of the Franks and founding father of France.
Clovis I summary | Britannica
WEBClovis I, German Chlodweg, (born c. 466—died Nov. 27, 511, Paris, Fr.), Merovingian founder of the Frankish kingdom. The son of Childeric I, king of the Salian Franks, Clovis was still a pagan when he conquered the last Roman ruler in Gaul at Soissons (486). He extended his rule as far south as Paris by 494.
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WEBApr 26, 2016 · Clovis I was the second king of the Merovingian Dynasty, and its first ruler to unite all the Franks in the region of Gaul under Merovingian rule. Due to this achievement, Clovis is often regarded as the founder of France. In addition to this unification, Clovis is also remembered for his conversion to Christianity.
Clovis I | Encyclopedia.com
WEBMay 23, 2018 · A member of the Merovingian family, Clovis was the founder of the kingdom of the Franks over which he ruled from 481 or 482 until 511. The ground work for Clovis' successful reign was prepared by his father, Childeric I, king of the Salian Franks, whose realm was centered around Tournai.
Merovingian Kings & Queens - World History Encyclopedia
WEBpublished on 06 February 2024. The Merovingians were the ruling family of the Franks from roughly 481 CE, when Clovis I rose to power, until 751, when the last Merovingian king was overthrown and supplanted by the Carolingian Dynasty.
Clovis I - Wikiwand
WEBClovis ( Latin: Chlodovechus; reconstructed Frankish: *Hlodowig; c. 466 – 27 November 511) was the first king of the Franks to unite all of the Frankish tribes under one ruler, changing the form of leadership from a group of petty kings to rule by a single king and ensuring that the kingship was passed down to his heirs.
Medieval History – Clovis I: The First King of the Franks
WEBJan 6, 2023 · Clovis I, the first king of the Franks during the 5th and 6th centuries AD was considered one of the most important figures in early medieval European history, as he was the first king of the Franks to unite all of the Frankish tribes under one ruler.
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